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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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